Early Years Practitioner
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, safe environment for children? Join our vibrant team at Rainbow Day Nursery, where we support and inspire children aged 0–5 years in a caring, inclusive setting.
We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner with previous experience and a genuine passion for early childhood education. You will work collaboratively as part of a large team, providing high-quality care and learning experiences across the nursery. You may be based with a particular age group or work flexibly across all rooms, depending on service needs.
The nursery is open year-round, Monday to Friday, from 6:45am to 6:00pm. Shift times will vary within these hours.
Contract types available:
- Permanent – 30 hours per week
- Permanent – 15 hours per week
- Fixed Term – Maternity Cover (37.5 hours per week, ending January 2027)
What we’re looking for:
- A minimum Level 3 Recognised Early Years Qualification, in line with Government guidance Early Years Qualifications Finder
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Excellent understanding of child development and safeguarding
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
- A high level of professional practice and a nurturing, child-centred approach
If you’re ready to make a real difference in children’s lives, apply today and help shape their future in a supportive and dynamic environment!
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Support the nursery nurse team in engaging with young children aged between 3 months to 5 years through active engagement and learning through play
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Foster a caring atmosphere by ensuring every child feels valued and included
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Assist with daily routines, from snack time to nap time, keeping things smooth and enjoyable!
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Working for our organisation
Rainbow Day Nursery is the workplace nursery for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based at The Annexe near Torbay Hospital.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. As such you will be part of a large team, the nursery team are highly valued and have opportunities to progress and undertake regular training.
Working pattern: Our services are open 52 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday between 6:45am and 6:00pm. To meet the demands of our workplace nursery setting, you will work a variety of shifts to achieve your core hours.
Work-life balance is important to us, as such our service is not open on Weekends or Bank Holidays.
Upon joining our warm and welcoming team, you will have opportunities for personal growth through training and workshops.
During your onboarding experience, we will support you whilst during your continuous professional development by enrolling you on to safeguarding children, and Paediatric First Aid training.
There will also be opportunities to undertake bitesize training sessions and workshops throughout the year!
Why work with us? Browse our online interactive booklet to learn more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.
For more information, please see our combined job description and person specification form for full details.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.